'Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1': Lorde to curate soundtrack, write first single

"The Hunger Games" franchise just locked an amazing musical talent for its new film, "Mockingjay - Part 1." Lionsgate announces that Lorde will curate the soundtrack for the upcoming movie, and also record the first single off the album.

"Curating the soundtrack for such a hotly-anticipated film was a challenge, but I jumped at the chance," Lorde says in a statement. "The cast and story are an inspiration for all musicians participating and, as someone with cinematic leanings, being privy to a different creative process has been a unique experience. I think the soundtrack is definitely going to surprise people."

"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" is due in theaters on Nov. 21, 2014.